Arrow Through Me

by Paul McCartney & Wings

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Ooh, (E7)ba by,

you (A)could n’t have done a worse

thing (C#)to me

(F#m7)if you’d have tak en an ar row and run it right through me.

Ooh, (E7)ba by,

a (A)bird in the hand is (C#7sus)worth

two (C#)fly ing.

(F#m7)But when it came en to love, row I knew you’d be ly ing.

It could have been a (Cmaj7)fin er fling,

would have been a (Bbmaj7)ma jor at trac tion with no (Cmaj7)oth er thing

of fer ing a note of dis trac tion.

Come on, get up, get un der way and

bring

your (D)love.

Ooh,

(E7)ba by,

you (A)would n’t have found a more

down

(C#)he ro

(F#m7)if you’d have start ed at noth ing and count ed to ze

ro.

Ooh,

(E7)ba by,

you (A)could n’t have done a worse

thing

(C#)to me

(F#m7)if you’d have tak en an ar row and run it right through me.

Ooh,

(E7)ba by,

you (A)could n’t have done a (C#7sus)worse thing

(C#)to me

(F#m7)if you’d have tak en to love, row and run it right ly me.

It could have been a (Cmaj7)fin er fling,

fly ing in a (Bbmaj7)right er di rec tion with no (Cmaj7)oth er thing

fea tur ing but love and af fec tion.

Come on, get up, get un der way and bring

your (D)love.

Ooh,

(E7)ba by,

you (A)would n’t have found a more

down

(C#)he ro

(F#m7)if you’d have start ed at noth ing and count ed to ze

ro.

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ro.

Arrow Through Me by Paul McCartney & Wings — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Arrow Through Me by Paul McCartney & Wings in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Arrow Through Me" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Arrow Through Me"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Arrow Through Me" use?
Just 14 chords: A, A6, B, Bbmaj7, C, C#, C#7, Cmaj7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Paul McCartney & Wings songs work for kids?
Try "SILLY LOVE SONGS", "LIVE AND LET DIE", "UNCLE ALBERT/ADMIRAL HALSEY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.